Upon the death of the 12th President of the United States, Zachary Taylor, former Vice President Millard Fillmore is sworn in as president on this day in 1850. Fillmore is only one of two presidents to inherit the position after a previous president's death; the first was John Tyler in 1841, who assumed the position after William Harrison died after 30 days in office.
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Millard Fillmore, 13th
President of the United States |
On this day, July 10th, 1940, Germans begin a long series of bombings against Great Britain. This is known as the Battle of Britain, which was a battle in World War II. After Germany occupies France, the British understood that the Germans would turn across the channel to attack. In the wake of the war, Britain was desperate for aluminum and a collective stiff upper lip. The government turned all available aluminum into Spitfires and Hurricanes. Though the Germans seemed to be defeating the British, poor intelligence and British attack on Berlin eventually forced Hitler to suspend the Battle of Britain after three and a half months.
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The famous picture of Brandi
Chastain celebrating after
scoring the winning goal |
In sporting news, 14 years ago today in 1999, the U.S. women's soccer team comprising of Briana Scurry, Mia Hamm, and Joy Fawcett, beat China to win the 1999 FIFAWomen's World Cup. The score was 0-0, though the United States won 5-4 on penalties. After the second half, forward/ midfielder Michelle Akers leaves that came after a collision with goalkeeper Brianna Scurry. The score was tied into overtime. In the final shootout, Brianna Scurry dove to save a goal from China's Liu Ying. Brandi Chastain was up, with one kick, the ball went flying into the upper right portion of the goal, allowing the United States to win the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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